Electrical Engineer Intern - San Francisco (Summer 2026)

All candidates must include a portfolio with their resume/application.

Salary: $27-$35/hr
Duration: 3 months

Typical intern activities may include: 

• early phase conceptualization and brainstorming 

• collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams 

• specifying and purchasing components, materials, and supplies 

• designing schematics and layout in Altium 

• soldering boards and working with prototypes in the lab 

• using lab equipment for tests and measurements 

• troubleshooting of models/systems 

• testing/optimization of systems for subsequent commercialization 

• interfacing directly with vendors and potentially clients 

• developing code in a scripting language such as Python to interface with electromechanical systems or analyze datasets 

Candidates for this position: 

• are knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit theory 

• are currently pursuing a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or related field and will return to an academic program at the end of the internship. 

• are flexible, creative, adaptable, and demonstrate a desire to learn 

• are willing to work hands-on building circuits  

• effectively communicate their work and ideas to interdisciplinary groups 

• are expected to be fully in-person at the location listed for this position 

Additional qualities we are looking for: 

• enthusiasm, self-motivation, and the ability to thrive in an informal work environment with minimal supervision 

• familiarity with EE schematic and layout tools 

The signing of a non-disclosure agreement to maintain client confidentiality is a necessary condition of employment. 

Candidates are encouraged to bring a portfolio or samples of work in the form of slides and/or physical objects to their interview for review and discussion. 

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